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“in the big city nobody has time to make friends. The big city is a big solitude.” quote by Vicki Baum
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“in the big city nobody has time to make friends. The big city is a big solitude.”

Vicki Baum

About This Quote

Source Novel: Grand Hotel, 1929

Urban life isolates people despite dense populations, making genuine friendships rare.

In simple terms: City life feels lonely.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate deeper connections despite busyness.

Themes

urban isolation social scarcity friendship

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

social philosophical

When to use this quote

  • commuting
  • workplace
  • expat life
  • digital age

Key Concepts

sociology modern life community

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you create meaningful bonds?
  • Is solitude always negative?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone seeks deep friendships; some prefer solitude.

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